CEA Applauds Representative Kendrick Meek for Withdrawing His Support from the Michaud Bill.ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association(CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) )([R]) applauds Representative Kendrick Meek Kendrick Brett Meek (born September 6 1966) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 2003, representing Florida's At-large congressional district (map). He is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. (D-FL) for his decision this week to withdraw support from the Michaud Bill, which seeks an overhaul of existing trade agreements. The measure by Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME) would essentially renegotiate or scrap several major trade agreements and be a severe blow to U.S. business, entrepreneurs and job growth. "Moreover," adds Gary Shapiro, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CEA, "it would send a disastrous message to our trading partners and allies around the globe." Rep. Meek has supported trade deals with Peru, Chile, Singapore and Australia. Current pending trade agreements in front of the U.S. Congress include deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. The consumer electronics industry is among the fastest growing sectors in the U.S. economy, creating tens of thousands of U.S. jobs which are reliant on the ability to trade globally. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org. UPCOMING EVENTS * CES New York Press New York Press is a free alternative weekly in New York City. It is the main competitor to the Village Voice. Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY November 10, 2009, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY * Future of Television East November 18-19, 2009, New York, NY * 2010 International CES January 7-10, 2010, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV * Greener Gadgets February 25, 2010, New York, NY |
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